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Getting To The Hospital

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• By Road View
  • Stamford and Rutland Hospital is located on the A1175 (Uffington Road). The hospital is clearly signposted from all major roads. If you are dropping someone off at the hospital there are allocated drop off points, located near to the main entrance.
  • The hospital has several car parks around the site, which include blue badge parking.
• By Bus View
  • There are bus stops on all roads surrounding the hospital. You can use Traveline to start to plan your journey by bus.
• By Train View
  • The nearest railway station is Stamford.
• Useful Links View
  • Traveline website, can be used to plan your journey.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
  • The link to Stamford Railway Station.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).

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Getting Help and Assistance

• There is not a Patient Advice and Liaison Service (PALS) at the hospital.
• There are volunteers available for help and assistance at the hospital.
• Volunteers can be found in the main entrance lobby.
• There is not an assistance dog toilet or toileting area on the hospital site.
• Water bowls for assistance dogs are not available.
• BSL interpreters can be provided on request.
• Language interpreters can be provided on request.
• A mobility scooter charging point is not available at the hospital.
• Mobility aids are available to help patients move around and include; wheelchairs.
• Additional hospital services link (new tab) - click here.

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Hospital Parking (Main Car Park)

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• Parking View
  • The hospital does have a dedicated car park.
  • The car park is located to the front left of the main hospital building.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
  • The car park does not have a barrier control system.
  • The car park surface is block paving.
  • There is a/are Blue Badge parking bay(s) available.
  • The Blue Badge bay(s) is/are clearly marked.
  • There is/are 4 designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the hospital car park.
  • The dimensions of the designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) surveyed are 465cm x 370cm (15ft 3in x 12ft 2in).
  • There is not a 120cm hatched zone around the Blue Badge parking bay(s).
  • Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do not need to be booked in advance.
• Drop-off Point View
  • There is a designated drop-off point.
  • The drop-off point is located in front of the Hospital Main Entrance.
  • There is a dropped kerb from the drop-off point.
  • The dropped kerb does not have tactile paving.
• Paying View
  • There are not parking charges for the hospital car park.
• Access to the Hospital View
  • The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user with assistance.
  • Assistance may be required because there is/are dropped kerbs.
  • The hospital entrance is clearly visible from the car park.
  • The nearest designated Blue Badge parking bay is approximately 25m (27yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
• Comments View
  • There are 2 parent and child bays in this car park.

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Hospital Parking (Main Entrance Blue Badge Parking)

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• Parking View
  • The hospital does have a dedicated car park.
  • The car parking facilities are for Blue Badge holders only.
  • The car park is located in front of the main entrance.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
  • The car park does not have a barrier control system.
  • The car park surface is block paving.
  • There is a/are Blue Badge parking bay(s) available.
  • The Blue Badge bay(s) is/are signposted and have markings which are faded.
  • There is/are 2 designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the hospital car park.
  • The dimensions of the designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) surveyed are 288cm x 610cm (9ft 5in x 20ft).
  • There is not a 120cm hatched zone around the Blue Badge parking bay(s).
  • Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do not need to be booked in advance.
• Drop-off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop-off point.
• Paying View
  • There are not parking charges for the hospital car park.
• Access to the Hospital View
  • The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user with assistance.
  • Assistance may be required because there is/are dropped kerbs.
  • The hospital entrance is clearly visible from the car park.
  • The nearest designated Blue Badge parking bay is approximately 9m (9yd 2ft) from the main entrance.

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Getting To (Minor Injuries Unit)

• Minor Injuries Unit is/are located in the main corridor of the hospital.
• Access to Minor Injuries Unit is via the main building entrance.
• After entering Stamford and Rutland Hospital via the main entrance, follow the corridor to the right of the main reception desk and turn left. The Minor Injuries Unit is ahead.
• There is step free access to Minor Injuries Unit.
• Minor Injuries Unit is approximately 22m from the main entrance.
• Wayfinding signage is provided.
• There is some flooring in corridors which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.

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Outside Access

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• Entrance Details View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the main building.
  • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
  • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • The entrance door(s) does/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
  • There is an intercom.
  • The height of the intercom is 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • There is a hand sanitiser.
  • The height of the hand sanitiser is 120cm (3ft 11in).
  • There is not a door release button when exiting.
  • Standard manual wheelchairs are available for people to borrow at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The width of the door opening is 140cm.
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open(s) automatically.
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The width of the door opening is 145cm.
• Ramp/Slope Details View
  • The ramp/slope is located in front of the main entrance.
  • The ramp/slope gradient is slight.
  • The ramp/slope is permanent.

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Reception (Main Reception)

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• Reception View
  • The reception point is located ahead on entering through the main entrance.
  • The reception point is approximately 8m (8yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
  • The reception area/desk is clearly visible from the entrance.
  • There is step free access to the reception point.
  • There is a clear unobstructed route to the reception point.
  • There are windows, glazed screens or mirrors behind the reception point which could adversely affect the ability of someone to lip read.
  • The reception counter is not placed in front of a background which is patterned.
  • The lighting levels at the reception point are good.
  • The height of the reception counter is high (110cm+).
  • There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the counter.
  • There is a low section of the counter (76cm or below) available.
  • There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the low section of the counter.
  • The counter is staffed.
  • There is not a bell to attract attention.
  • There is a hearing assistance system.
  • The hearing assistance system is signed.
  • Staff are trained to use the hearing assistance system.
  • The hearing assistance system was not tested at the time of the survey.
  • Signs and universally accepted symbols or pictograms, indicating lifts, stairs, WCs, circulation routes and other parts of the building are provided in the reception area.
• Reception Waiting Area View
  • There is a waiting area close to the reception point.
  • Access to the waiting area is unobstructed.
  • The type of flooring is vinyl/laminate.
  • There is not sufficient space for a wheelchair user to use the waiting area.
  • There are seats with armrests on both sides.
  • No tables are permanently fixed.
  • The waiting room / area does not have background music playing.
  • There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the waiting room / area.
  • There is not a television.
  • Vending machines are not available.
  • A water dispenser is not available.
  • There is not a play area or toys/books for a child to play with.
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest within the seating area.
  • Lighting levels are moderate to good.

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Opening Times

• Monday 09:00 - 17:00.
• Tuesday 09:00 - 17:00.
• Wednesday 09:00 - 17:00.
• Thursday 09:00 - 17:00.
• Friday 09:00 - 17:00.
• Saturday Closed.
• Sunday Closed.

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Entrance (Minor Injuries Unit)

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• Entrance Details View
  • This information is for the entrance located in the main corridor.
  • The entrance area/door is clearly signed with the name of the service/department.
  • There is step free access at this entrance.
  • There is a hand sanitiser but it is not at a convenient height for wheelchair users.
  • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is/are double width but one door is locked.
  • The door(s) is/are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 86cm.

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Waiting Room / Area

• There is a waiting room / area.
• The waiting room / area is approximately 2m from the Minor Injuries Unit entrance.
• There is level access into the waiting room / area.
• There is not a/are not door(s) into the waiting room / area.
• The type of flooring is vinyl/laminate.
• There is not a space for a wheelchair user to wait within the seating area.
• No chairs are permanently fixed.
• Some chairs with armrests are available.
• No tables are permanently fixed.
• Announcements are in person.
• The waiting room / area does not have background music playing.
• There is not a flashing fire alarm beacon within the waiting room / area.
• There is not a television.
• Vending machines are not available.
• A water dispenser is available.
• There is a play area or toys/books for a child to play with.
• There is space for an assistance dog to rest within the seating area.
• Lighting levels are medium.

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Inside Access

• There is level access once inside.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• This venue does play background music.
• Music is played in the treatment areas.
• Wayfinding signage is available.
• The type of flooring in walkways and corridors is vinyl/laminate.
• There is some flooring in corridors which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
• The lighting levels are medium.

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Consultation / Treatment Room (Room 1)

• There is / are 2 consultation / treatment room(s) available.
• The name / number of the room surveyed was; Room 1.
• There is level access to the consultation / treatment room.
• There is a/are door(s) into the consultation / treatment room.
• The door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
• The door(s) is/are single width with a locked extension leaf.
• The door(s) is/are heavy.
• The width of the door opening is 85cm (2ft 9in).
• The type of flooring is vinyl/laminate.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• There is a bed / couch.
• The bed / couch is adjustable.
• A hoist can be brought in from another department.
• There is not sufficient space next to the bed/couch for a mobile hoist to operate.
• There is a chair.
• No chairs are permanently fixed.
• The chair(s) is not/are not adjustable.
• There are no chairs with armrests available.
• Some tables are permanently fixed.
• The room does have background music playing.
• There is not a flashing fire alarm beacon within the room.
• Lighting levels are medium.

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Accessible Toilet

• The nearest accessible toilet is located immediately before the Minor Injuries Unit entrance.

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Standard Toilet(s)

• The nearest standard toilet is located immediately before the Minor Injuries Unit entrance.

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Related Access Guides

• To view other Detailed Access Guides that are related to this one please use the links below.
• Stamford and Rutland Hospital Main Building link (new tab) - click here.
• Parking at Stamford and Rutland Hospital link (new tab) - click here.